Just put finished compost into the pan and give it a shake. Finely-textured finished compost falls through, leaving stones, sticks and uncomposted materials behind. Use the sifted compost in potting mixes or add it to your flower beds and gardens. The rest goes back into your compost pile for more cooking. Easy way to sift compost Use the best, return the rest for more cooking Galvanized steel Comfortable wooden handles 14-3/4" diameter 1/4" holes